News
State and local leaders announced a comprehensive series of safety and infrastructure improvements for the…
Community News
By John McNamara – nbpoliticus.com New Britain’s Osgood Park was host to a “Soccer Forward…
News Analysis
By Carol S. Austad, Ph.D The spotted lanternfly is no longer someone else’s problem. It…
Featured Journalism
by John McNamara Sponsors and attendees at the New Britain Public Library’s (NBPL) 10th Annual Fundraiser on…
Opinion
By Carol S. Austad, Ph.D The spotted lanternfly is no longer someone else’s problem. It…
Community Announcements
By Bike New Britain On Monday, Bike New Britain will be providing the 5th grade class at Smalley School in New Britain with a bike safety education program. Beginning on Monday, May 4th and continuing through Thursday, May 7th, members of Bike New Britain will be conducting safety education classes from 8am to 9:45am Then […]
Community Announcement by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut (BBBSCT) honored two New Britain residents during its annual Big Night celebration this Saturday, recognizing Big Sister Alex Steel as the 2026 Big of the Year and Jessica Mercado as the 2026 Parent Partner of the Year. Both were celebrated […]
History
By John McNamara Saturday, March 7th was one of those days when New Britain lived…
Schools
As the summer days wind down and back-to-school shopping begins, familiar signs of a new school year appear. Store shelves are stocked with school supplies, shopping carts start to fill, and a growing sense of anticipation starts to creep in. Across the town of New Britain, students are preparing to return to the school halls […]
Flooding Series
To: Our Neighborhood Flooding, Sanitary Back-Up and Break VictimsConcerned Taxpayers and ResidentsCity, State, and Federal…
Latest News and Opinion
State and local leaders announced a comprehensive series of safety and infrastructure improvements for the CTfastrak bus rapid transit system on Thursday, aiming to boost security and rider confidence across the corridor. Governor Ned Lamont, joined by state transportation and public safety officials, as well as New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez, detailed the multi-pronged approach […]
By John McNamara – nbpoliticus.com New Britain’s Osgood Park was host to a “Soccer Forward Fest” on July 17th at the start of World Cup Finals Weekend “to celebrate the power of soccer to bring people together.” The event brought youth and young adult players, coaches, families and soccer fans together from Greater Hartford. The Community Day […]
In celebration of Black Business Month, Alderwoman Candyce Scott is partnering with the New Britain Museum of American Art (NBMAA) to host a Black Business Expo, the Museum’s Access for All Community Day. The event is Saturday, August 8th from 11am-2pm. The event aims to empower local entrepreneurs to connect, thrive, and flourish within the […]
Fri, Jul 24
10:00 am
New Britain Public Library
New Britain Public Library: Time for Tots
20 High Street
Fri, Jul 24
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
New Life ll
Computer Lab at New Life II Recovery Community Center
117 West Main Street
Fri, Jul 24
5:00 pm
New Britain Museum of American Art
Art Happy Hour at New Britain Museum of American Art
56 Lexington Street
Fri, Jul 24
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Art League of New Britain
Fri, Jul 24
6:15 pm - 7:45 pm
A.W. Stanley Park Pool
Fri, Jul 24
7:00 pm
South Congregational Church
New Britain Youth Theater Presenting “Disney’s Aladdin, Jr”
90 Main Street
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Happy Passover From the New Britain Progressive
Chag Pesach Sameach from the New Britain Progressive and best wishes for a joyous Passover to Jewish families in New Britain and everywhere.
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Wreath Laying Planned, With Location Changed to Right Now Ministries
Jan Edwards, President of the Mary McLeod Bethune Club, has announced that, Due to the forecasted rain expected to affect our state this Saturday, April 12th we will be relocating the Wreath Laying Ceremony indoors to Right Now Ministries, located at 295 Arch St., New Britain The annual Wreath Laying Ceremony, held in honor of […]
Hungerford Nature Center Holding Beers & Bears Fundraiser
The Hungerford Nature Center is holding a Beers and Bears, “to raise critical funds for the continued support of its mission.” The Hungerford Nature Center, located on New Britain’s Hungerford Park, is an affiliate of New Britain Youth Museum. The Nature Center says that, This exciting evening is designed for adults ages 21 and older […]
Stewart Flat-Funds Schools Operating Budget Again
Mayor Erin Stewart (R) has proposed no increase in operating funds for New Britain’s schools for the upcoming budget year that begins in July, making her total city operating allocations for city schools over her twelve years as mayor just 3.48% higher in total – an average increase per year of only 0.29%. Stewart’s latest […]
“The 29th Connecticut” Documentary Film Screening and Discussion Planned
There is to be a film screening and discussion about the documentary, “The 29th Connecticut”. Wide Awake Films says that, “The 29th Connecticut” is a short documentary film about the eleven African-American soldiers who enlisted near Berlin, Connecticut, during the American Civil War. The 29th Regiment of United States Colored Troops, formed just after Lincoln’s […]
Racial Justice Coalition Calls Residents to Action for City Emergency Housing and Education Funding
Saying, “New Britain deserves better!” the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition is calling city residents to action, in support of city funding for emergency housing and education. Mayor Erin Stewart (R) is set to announce her budget for the upcoming year tomorrow. After that, the Council will consider the budget. “We’re calling on the New […]
Allen St. Storm-Sewer-Sanitary Problem-Project. Presentation #33
All of our recent flooding updates and narratives with photos, video interviews, documents, etc. are published on-line in the New Britain Progressive’s “Flooding Series”. Listen to and view our City Council Presentations on the City Web-Site… Go to newbritainct.gov. Click on government, common council, videos. To: Our Neighborhood Flooding Victims, Concerned Citizens/Taxpayers, City and State Officials: […]
Community Events and Meetings in New Britain from Apr 7th to 13th
In New Britain, community meetings and events from today to Sunday, April 7, 2025 include,
CCSU Center for Africana Studies Hosting Afro Festival
The CCSU Center for Africana Studies is planning its Afro Festival, saying it, “will highlight art, food, and music in African culture, from the Caribbean to the Americas.” CCSU says that, “Performances will take place throughout the day, including drumming by Leonard Epps, a dance performance from Nia Arts, and a musical performance by Iddrisu […]
Women’s Month Self Care Day Hosted by Candyce Scott
New England Counseling, LLC owner Candyce Scott hosted a Women’s Month Self Care Day, an event she invited people for, “fun, relaxation and sisterhood,” in honor of Women’s History Month. Scott said the event was, “a stress management event,” adding she, “hosted the event for women in the community so they could have a safe […]